Interested
candidates should apply by sending their Letter of Interest and CV
(preferably United Nations Personal History Form (P.11 Form) to: bids.juba@undp.org,
with the title of the position at UNDP Office in Juba by Latest 24 Sept
2012. Fees of the assignment which is subject to negotiation if
applicable should be clearly stated in the Letter of Interest. Introduction:
The
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN's global
development network, an organization advocating for change and
connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help
people build a better life. UNDP provides policy advice and helps build
institutional and human capacity that generates equitable growth.
In
South Sudan, UNDP is committed to promoting good governance at all
levels of society and building coalitions for actions on issues critical
to sustainable human development. In all activities, UNDP encourages
the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women, and all
activities are undertaken in close collaboration with the Government,
other UN agencies and other development stakeholders.
UNDP is
looking to engage the services of a photographer for five days: 15-20
October (inclusive) to take pictures at the Second Governor’s Forum to
be held in Juba, South Sudan. The photographs must be high resolution
professional products that can be used in a variety of media and
communications materials and platforms. All the photographs must be
supplied by 25 October 2012. Photographers should supply a daily rate
that will be applied for any extensions or reductions in time spent on
the job.
Duration of the Consultancy: 9 working days
- 1 day preparation
- 5 working days photographing the Forum event
- 3 days for editing
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Duties and Responsibilities
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Deliverables required?:
Under the guidance and supervision of the Communication Unit, the photographer shall provide the following deliverables:
- A
minimum of 12 publishable photographs (6 from the podium and 6 from the
audience) for the opening and closing ceremony each. (Total
photographs= 32 )
- A minimum of five photographs for each
of the VIPs (e.g. the President, Deputy President, the Speaker of the
National Assembly); and three photographs of each speaker for other
speakers; and six photographs of audiences for each session.
- Additional photographs such as buildings (Legislative Assembly building, at least 5 photographs) or any other activities.
- All
photography should be digital, using professional quality equipment. It
is expected that the photographer will use a digital SLR camera with a
minimum of 10 megapixels and high quality lenses; a separate, high
quality flash unit is required for interiors. ?Final, high-resolution
images and captions are required to be delivered electronically within 5
working days of return to the point of origin. We seek high resolution
images suitable for high resolution printing.
Terms of use:
UNDP requires the following terms of use:?
- Unlimited use of all photographs supplied.
- Unlimited storage of the photographs by UNDP.
- Rights to transfer the photographs to third parties for their use.
Once contracted, UNDP grants the photographer the right to:?
- Retain copies of the photographs for personal use (for example, in their portfolio)
- Assert their moral right to be identified as the author of the photographs.
FOR CONTRACTED PHOTOGRAPHER(S) ONLY, UNDP will provide the following:?
- Letter(s) of introduction to support the photographer(s) obtaining travel authorization to the targeted areas.
- UNDP
will provide local transport or pay reasonable costs for in-country
transport where needed, including the use of a UN vehicle and driver if
required and available.
- UNDP will endeavour to provide the
photographer(s) with support for local logistics, including identifying
and booking hotels as needed.
- UNDP will provide contact
information for local representatives and/or the people likely to
feature in photographs, plus a description of the underlying project and
UNDP’s interest.
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Competencies
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- Ability to work in multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams is essential.
- Experience in post conflict countries is an asset.
- The
photographer must observe Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS)
as communicated by the United Nations for the location(s) visited.
- Photography must be limited to the subjects, people, infrastructure and other elements agreed with UNDP.
- The
photographer(s) must be mindful of local sensitivities. In many
locations it is prohibited to photograph military or government
installations such as airports and the photographer(s) must take care to
observe these limitations and comply with local authorities where
necessary.
- No photographer(s) should incur expenses
without express authorization from UNDP. UNDP will not be responsible
for penalties and charges incurred without authorization.
- Working
knowledge of protocols, particularly related to working for, and with,
officials and leaders at the highest levels of government.
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Required Skills and Experience
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Education:
- The candidates should have a university
degree in fine arts/photography and must have a portfolio of their work
ready for examination.
Experience:
- Up to 5 years experience. Overseas experience photographing development work would be an added advantage.
- Experience in using MS Office applications – particularly Excel and Word.
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